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Small business in the food and ag sectors are receiving support for their research and development efforts via two, USDA funding programs. Rod Ban reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tim Conner of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small listing some of the accomplishments of the USDA partnership with the Coca-Cola Company over the last decade.

One way to reduce the large yearly losses of honeybee colonies is to make a stronger and better bee. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Chris Hiatt, beekeeper and President. of the American Honey Producers Association. Lanie Bilodeau, Research Leader at the USDA Bee Laboratory in...

A slow-moving weather system crossing the nation’s mid-section this week could bring much needed precipitation to parts of the Mississippi River Basin. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are the price prospects for this upcoming U.S. corn crop? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

For the second consecutive year, below normal water levels are recorded along areas of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The USDA has revised its outlook for U.S. soybean production and prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how barge traffic along the Mississippi River is being impacted by a recent lowering of water levels.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some gauge points along the Mississippi River where record low levels have occurred in recent days.

Over 130 new appointees to two USDA-U.S. Trade Representative advisory committees offer input on a wide manner of trade issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip